Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Hoarding is not about the stuff someone has in their home. Hoarding behavior is a complex issue and more common than the public might think. The “stuff” is a result of underlying issues. A high percentage of people with hoarding behavior have...
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Question: I have a casual acquaintance I’ll call Sarah. Together, we go out to dinner or attend social events. When we pick Sarah up, I am never invited into her home. A mutual friend described the apartment as extremely cluttered, with piles...
Hoarding and Cluttering Service Non-judgmental Support for individuals and families struggling with clutter. De-Clutterer’s Group Virtual 8-Week Group Session Tuesdays, March 5 - April 23 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Virtual 8-week Group Session Wednesdays, March 6 - April...
Hoarding is a progressive and chronic condition. According to the International OCD Foundation, hoarding is a complex disorder made up of three connected problems: collecting too many items; difficulty getting rid of items; and problems with organization. Hoarding is...
For a second year in a row, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has signed a legislative proclamation, declaring May 25 – 29, 2020 to be Hoarding Disorder Awareness Week. The legislative Proclamation came into existence due to the diligence of Eileen Dacey,(MSW,...